This summer while you are outdoors enjoying the beauty of nature, listen for the calls of the songbirds. These birds need our help to live and prosper. When you are out shopping, think of the birds and make a choice that will make a difference.
· Buy coffee which is organic, shade-grown and fairly traded.
· Buy ORGANIC whenever possible.
· Don’t use pesticides. Attract natural pest control creatures such as songbirds, frogs and toads by creating habitat.
· Purchase 100% recycled disposable tissue products such as; toilet paper, paper towel, tissues OR use cloth hankies and napkins instead!
· Buy office paper that is 100% recycled or with the highest post consumer content.
· Lights out at night in city high-rise buildings and homes during peak migration periods to reduce window strikes by migratory songbirds. (April/May mid-August to mid October)
· Keep cats indoors. Visit http://www.abcbirds.org/ to learn about alternative solutions to cats “off leash” outdoors
· Purchase 100% organic cotton, hemp or bamboo clothing!
· Buy wood and wood products that are FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified.
· Explore renewable alternatives to wood such as bamboo flooring, blinds and furniture.
· Make your windows “visible” to songbirds to reduce collisions.
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Enjoy your summer, may it be very GREEN!
until September...
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2 comments:
Even costco sells Cascades paper products, we've switched to their toilet paper. I admit it's not as soft as Cottonelle but it's better for the earth!
Michelle, Stittsville
PS how do you stop birds from flying into windows, we had a fatal collison at our house. The birds are nesting in our eves!
Cotton Ginny sells organic clothing that is both organic and reasonably priced.
Another alternative is to buy used clothing. Consignment stores give great value and are good for the environment also.
Amy in Pickering
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